Here we go! Our first set of twin countries. The CONGOS are here! Let's talk about the big guy first.
http://facebook.com/GeographyNowFanpage
http://instagram.com/GeographyNow_Official
http://twitter.com/GeographyNow
Become a patron! Donate anything and Get exclusive behind the scenes footage! All profits go towards helping my dad and his medical costs/ parent's living expenses since they are no longer working and need support.
http://patreon.com/GeographyNow

The Democratic Republic of Congo (not to be confused with its smaller neighbour, the Republic of Congo) is the second largest country in Africa and the 11th largest in the world. Formerly known as Zaire or, before that, Belgian Congo, today it’s the largest Francophone nation, with more French speakers than France itself.
You can now support this channel via Patreon, by accessing the link bellow. Thank you!
https://www.patreon.com/7facts
Learn, Share, Subscribe
The African series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRSS8U_aviqtyOJOPSmcRlyd
The Oceanian series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRT-Yslq4Rpl_1bByPrZqYyM
The AmericanSeries:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRR8eYVQa9r_t3h4Tc2bmhsu
The Asian series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRRGIkTyr4u371Fx6e88Qx2N
The European Series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRTa_XMM9a4hDh2Yo9CsZzOR
Social Media:
https://twitter.com/Sebastian2Go
https://www.facebook.com/official7facts
------------------------------------------------
In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about the Democratic Republic of Congo.
1. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the 2nd largest country in Africa and 11th largest in the world. At 2,344,858 square kilometers, the DRC covers a land area larger than the combined territories of Spain, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Lithuania.
2. With a population of over 80 million, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the 4th most-populated nation in Africa and the 18th most populated country in the world. The people represent over 200 ethnic groups, with nearly 250 languages and dialects spoken throughout the country. Kinshasa, the capital, is the largest French-speaking city in the world.
3. Despite being a poor and conflict-ridden country, the DRC boasts a space program. Privately financed by the Développement Tous Azimuts (DTA), with significant government support, the Troposphere rockets are expected to send cargo to outer space in the near future.
4. Kinshasa andBrazzaville in the next-door Republic of Congo are the closest capital cities in the world (with the exception of Vatican City and Rome). A bridge across the Congo River still needs to be constructed to connect the two political centers.
5. The great apes, such as the bonobos and the eastern lowland gorillas, can be found only in Congo. Along with the common chimpanzee, the bonobo is the closest extant relative to humans.
6. The DRC used to have a very strange form of currency, called the Katanga cross. The metal is made of copper and is shaped in the form of an X. The Katanga cross underwent a change of value from being owned by tribal chiefs, who used them for large transactions or rituals, to a more widespread use for purchasing perishable goods, although its main use was to bind marriages.
7. The DRC is among the most resource-rich countries on the planet, yet it continues to have an extremely poor population. Tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold have been dubbed “conflict minerals.” Armed groups use the profits from sales for campaigns of violence.
More Info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troposphere_(rocket_family)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonobohttp://currencies.wikia.com/wiki/Katanga_cross
Music:
Teknoaxe – Cutting Through the Madness
https://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe
Images:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c9/Dr_congo_in_au.png
http://kingofwallpapers.com/congo/congo-013.jpg
http://africa-facts.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/african-kids.jpg
https://childrenincrisis.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/jess.jpg
https://www.carbonbrief.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/launch-of-NOAA-17.jpg
https://images.vice.com/vice/images/articles/meta/2014/03/15/hows-the-congolese-space-program-doing-1413249485257.jpeg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,center&resize=1440:*
http://airlines-airports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Congo-Kinshasa.jpg
http://www.gtreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Kinshasa-Republic-Of-The-Congo-River-Crane-e1434104342420.jpg
http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/blogs/xx_factor/2016/09/14/why_do_we_idolize_chimps_when_we_could_be_imitating_feminist_bonobos/72408173-kinshasa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-this-picture.jpg.CROP.promo-xlarge2.jpg
http://www.awf.org/sites/default/files/media/gallery/wildlife/Bonobo/620065_CYRIL%20RUOSO.jpg?itok=8W9zuAbi
http://www.amazigh.it/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/KGrHqZoQFIrli9M7zBSQe1diL2g60_571.jpg
https://www.sheridan-portraits.fr/collections/article-01/48-katanga-cross.JPG
http://blogs.yis.ac.jp/20kimk/files/2014/10/2234_1pngmining_025__1_-2mblv3n.jpg
http://interrete.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Conflict-Minerals-Rebels-and-Child-Soldiers-in-Congo-.jpg
Intro video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwZ0nbYy5To
Intro Creator:
DesignShowcase
https://www.youtube.com/hasanhalai123

published:21 Jan 2017

views:11425

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers David Mboussou and Juan Ignacio Davila.
David Mboussou: https://vimeo.com/davidmboussou
Juan Ignacio Davila: https://vimeo.com/dvljuan
➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
➡ Get More Short FilmShowcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase
About Short Film Showcase:
A curated collection of the most captivating documentary shorts from filmmakers around the world. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com
Get More National Geographic:
OfficialSite: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite
Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo
Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter
Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta
About National Geographic:
National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible.
Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an InsideLook | Short Film Showcase
https://youtu.be/wcy9zKjurvA
National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

published:31 Oct 2015

views:39818

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and electronic device. It's also tied to the deaths of over 5 million people in Congo since 1990.
Hosted by AlisonSuroosh Alvi | Originally released in 2011 at http://vice.com
Click here to help: http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org/
Watch more VICE documentaries here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Presents
Subscribe for videos that are actually good: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE
Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/user/vice/videos
Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com
Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice
Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice
Read our tumblr: http://vicemag.tumblr.com

published:22 May 2012

views:2207211

RapeCity (2013): Examining the terrible rape problem that afflicts the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
At least 200,000 people have been raped in DRC since 1996. With devastating frankness National Army soldiers confess to raping women and children in the towns they were supposed to be protecting from rebels.
For downloads and more information visit: http://journey.webbler.co.uk/?lid=65206
"Raping gave us a lot of pleasure. When we rape we feel free", confesses a Congolese National Army soldier. He admits to raping 53 women and children, some as young as 5 years old. In this endemic cycle of violence, children born of rape are getting raped. According to Ida Sawyer from Human Rights Watch, the army commanders responsible for these horrific abuses are not brought to justice; instead they are often "rewarded and given positions of power and wealth". Efforts are being made to address this state of impunity; those in charge "must be pursued on a criminal level for these serious crimes", says the Military Prosecutor of North Kivu. But with the judicial system mostly fractured and forgotten, the only ones bearing the consequences are the victims. Their faith in the country has plummeted; as one victim says, "our army has looted and raped their own people. Our life in Congo has no meaning".
This report was made with the support of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Studio 9 Films - Ref. 5790
JourneymanPictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.

The Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries. A wide range of rare minerals can be found here in abundance, all commanding high prices in world commodity markets. Diamonds for jewellery, tantalum, tungsten and gold for electronics; uranium used in power generation and weaponry and many others. Congo has copious deposits of raw materials that are in high demand internationally but remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
From colonisation, with the horrors of slavery and other atrocities, to a turbulent and equally brutal present in which militant groups control the mines, Congo’s richness in natural resources has brought nothing but misery. Referred to as “conflict minerals”, these riches leave only a trail of death, destruction and poverty.
Under Belgian rule, Congolese labourers were often required to meet quotas when mining different minerals. Failure could mean punishment by having a hand cut off with a machete. The country gained independence in 1960, but that didn’t put a stop to slave and child labour or to crimes being committed to extract and exploit the minerals. Warring militant fractions from inside the country and beyond seized control of mines for their own benefit while terrorising local populations.
For our translator, Bernard Kalume Buleri, his country’s history of turmoil is very personal; like most Congolese people, he and his family fell victim to the unending mineral based power struggle. Born in the year of his country’s independence, he has lived through war and seen his homeland torn apart by violent looting and greed. His story is a damning testament, illustrating how nature’s bounty, instead of being a blessing, becomes a deadly curse.
Watch more https://rtd.rt.com/tags/illegal-mining/
SUBSCRIBE TO RTDChannel to get documentaries firsthand! http://bit.ly/1MgFbVy
FOLLOW US
RTD WEBSITE: https://RTD.rt.com/
RTD ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RT_DOC
RTD ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/RTDocumentary
RTD ON DAILYMOTION http://www.dailymotion.com/rt_doc
RTD ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/rtd_documentary_channel/
RTD LIVE https://rtd.rt.com/on-air/

published:05 Jul 2017

views:294168

Tourism hotspot, Kinshasa is not only the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is also and above all an authentic and vibrant town constantly changing. Find all the latest changes made by actors in the public and private sectors.

An animated videographic mapping the war in Congo: mineral wealth, militias and an epic march
Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj
Get more The Economist
Follow us: https://twitter.com/TheEconomist
Like us: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist
View photos: https://instagram.com/theeconomist/
The Economist videos give authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science, technology and the connections between them.

The Congolese Civil Wars, which began in 1996, brought about the end of Mobutu Sese Seko's 31-year reign and devastated the country. The wars ultimately involved nine African nations, multiple groups of UN peacekeepers and twenty armed groups, and resulted in the deaths of 5.4 million people.

Democratic republic

A democratic republic is, strictly speaking, a country that is both a republic and a democracy. It is one where ultimate authority and power is derived from the citizens, and the government itself is run through elected officials.

Republic

A republic (from Latin:res publica) is a sovereign state or country which is organised with a form of government in which power resides in elected individuals representing the citizen body and government leaders exercise power according to the rule of law. In modern times, the definition of a republic is commonly limited to a government which excludes a monarch. Currently, 147 of the world's 206 sovereign states use the word "republic" as part of their official names; not all of these are republics in the sense of having elected governments, nor do all nations with elected governments use the word "republic" in their names.

Both modern and ancient republics vary widely in their ideology and composition. In the classical and medieval period of Europe, many states were fashioned on the Roman Republic, which referred to the governance of the city of Rome, between it having kings and emperors. The Italian medieval and Renaissance political tradition, today referred to as "civic humanism", is sometimes considered to derive directly from Roman republicans such as Sallust and Tacitus. However, Greek-influenced Roman authors, such as Polybius and Cicero, sometimes also used the term as a translation for the Greek politeia which could mean regime generally, but could also be applied to certain specific types of regime which did not exactly correspond to that of the Roman Republic. Republics were not equated with classical democracies such as Athens, but had a democratic aspect.

SEARCH FOR RADIOS

Loading...

12:59

Geography Now! CONGO (Democratic republic)

Geography Now! CONGO (Democratic republic)

Geography Now! CONGO (Democratic republic)

Here we go! Our first set of twin countries. The CONGOS are here! Let's talk about the big guy first.
http://facebook.com/GeographyNowFanpage
http://instagram.com/GeographyNow_Official
http://twitter.com/GeographyNow
Become a patron! Donate anything and Get exclusive behind the scenes footage! All profits go towards helping my dad and his medical costs/ parent's living expenses since they are no longer working and need support.
http://patreon.com/GeographyNow

7 Facts about the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (not to be confused with its smaller neighbour, the Republic of Congo) is the second largest country in Africa and the 11th largest in the world. Formerly known as Zaire or, before that, Belgian Congo, today it’s the largest Francophone nation, with more French speakers than France itself.
You can now support this channel via Patreon, by accessing the link bellow. Thank you!
https://www.patreon.com/7facts
Learn, Share, Subscribe
The African series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRSS8U_aviqtyOJOPSmcRlyd
The Oceanian series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRT-Yslq4Rpl_1bByPrZqYyM
The AmericanSeries:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRR8eYVQa9r_t3h4Tc2bmhsu
The Asian series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRRGIkTyr4u371Fx6e88Qx2N
The European Series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRTa_XMM9a4hDh2Yo9CsZzOR
Social Media:
https://twitter.com/Sebastian2Go
https://www.facebook.com/official7facts
------------------------------------------------
In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about the Democratic Republic of Congo.
1. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the 2nd largest country in Africa and 11th largest in the world. At 2,344,858 square kilometers, the DRC covers a land area larger than the combined territories of Spain, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Lithuania.
2. With a population of over 80 million, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the 4th most-populated nation in Africa and the 18th most populated country in the world. The people represent over 200 ethnic groups, with nearly 250 languages and dialects spoken throughout the country. Kinshasa, the capital, is the largest French-speaking city in the world.
3. Despite being a poor and conflict-ridden country, the DRC boasts a space program. Privately financed by the Développement Tous Azimuts (DTA), with significant government support, the Troposphere rockets are expected to send cargo to outer space in the near future.
4. Kinshasa andBrazzaville in the next-door Republic of Congo are the closest capital cities in the world (with the exception of Vatican City and Rome). A bridge across the Congo River still needs to be constructed to connect the two political centers.
5. The great apes, such as the bonobos and the eastern lowland gorillas, can be found only in Congo. Along with the common chimpanzee, the bonobo is the closest extant relative to humans.
6. The DRC used to have a very strange form of currency, called the Katanga cross. The metal is made of copper and is shaped in the form of an X. The Katanga cross underwent a change of value from being owned by tribal chiefs, who used them for large transactions or rituals, to a more widespread use for purchasing perishable goods, although its main use was to bind marriages.
7. The DRC is among the most resource-rich countries on the planet, yet it continues to have an extremely poor population. Tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold have been dubbed “conflict minerals.” Armed groups use the profits from sales for campaigns of violence.
More Info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troposphere_(rocket_family)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonobohttp://currencies.wikia.com/wiki/Katanga_cross
Music:
Teknoaxe – Cutting Through the Madness
https://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe
Images:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c9/Dr_congo_in_au.png
http://kingofwallpapers.com/congo/congo-013.jpg
http://africa-facts.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/african-kids.jpg
https://childrenincrisis.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/jess.jpg
https://www.carbonbrief.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/launch-of-NOAA-17.jpg
https://images.vice.com/vice/images/articles/meta/2014/03/15/hows-the-congolese-space-program-doing-1413249485257.jpeg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,center&resize=1440:*
http://airlines-airports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Congo-Kinshasa.jpg
http://www.gtreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Kinshasa-Republic-Of-The-Congo-River-Crane-e1434104342420.jpg
http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/blogs/xx_factor/2016/09/14/why_do_we_idolize_chimps_when_we_could_be_imitating_feminist_bonobos/72408173-kinshasa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-this-picture.jpg.CROP.promo-xlarge2.jpg
http://www.awf.org/sites/default/files/media/gallery/wildlife/Bonobo/620065_CYRIL%20RUOSO.jpg?itok=8W9zuAbi
http://www.amazigh.it/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/KGrHqZoQFIrli9M7zBSQe1diL2g60_571.jpg
https://www.sheridan-portraits.fr/collections/article-01/48-katanga-cross.JPG
http://blogs.yis.ac.jp/20kimk/files/2014/10/2234_1pngmining_025__1_-2mblv3n.jpg
http://interrete.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Conflict-Minerals-Rebels-and-Child-Soldiers-in-Congo-.jpg
Intro video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwZ0nbYy5To
Intro Creator:
DesignShowcase
https://www.youtube.com/hasanhalai123

5:03

Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an Inside Look | Short Film Showcase

Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an Inside Look | Short Film Showcase

Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an Inside Look | Short Film Showcase

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers David Mboussou and Juan Ignacio Davila.
David Mboussou: https://vimeo.com/davidmboussou
Juan Ignacio Davila: https://vimeo.com/dvljuan
➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
➡ Get More Short FilmShowcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase
About Short Film Showcase:
A curated collection of the most captivating documentary shorts from filmmakers around the world. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com
Get More National Geographic:
OfficialSite: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite
Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo
Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter
Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta
About National Geographic:
National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible.
Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an InsideLook | Short Film Showcase
https://youtu.be/wcy9zKjurvA
National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

38:02

Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo

Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo

Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and electronic device. It's also tied to the deaths of over 5 million people in Congo since 1990.
Hosted by AlisonSuroosh Alvi | Originally released in 2011 at http://vice.com
Click here to help: http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org/
Watch more VICE documentaries here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Presents
Subscribe for videos that are actually good: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE
Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/user/vice/videos
Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com
Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice
Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice
Read our tumblr: http://vicemag.tumblr.com

22:12

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Rape Problem

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Rape Problem

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Rape Problem

RapeCity (2013): Examining the terrible rape problem that afflicts the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
At least 200,000 people have been raped in DRC since 1996. With devastating frankness National Army soldiers confess to raping women and children in the towns they were supposed to be protecting from rebels.
For downloads and more information visit: http://journey.webbler.co.uk/?lid=65206
"Raping gave us a lot of pleasure. When we rape we feel free", confesses a Congolese National Army soldier. He admits to raping 53 women and children, some as young as 5 years old. In this endemic cycle of violence, children born of rape are getting raped. According to Ida Sawyer from Human Rights Watch, the army commanders responsible for these horrific abuses are not brought to justice; instead they are often "rewarded and given positions of power and wealth". Efforts are being made to address this state of impunity; those in charge "must be pursued on a criminal level for these serious crimes", says the Military Prosecutor of North Kivu. But with the judicial system mostly fractured and forgotten, the only ones bearing the consequences are the victims. Their faith in the country has plummeted; as one victim says, "our army has looted and raped their own people. Our life in Congo has no meaning".
This report was made with the support of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Studio 9 Films - Ref. 5790
JourneymanPictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.

Congo, My Precious. The Curse of the coltan mines in Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries. A wide range of rare minerals can be found here in abundance, all commanding high prices in world commodity markets. Diamonds for jewellery, tantalum, tungsten and gold for electronics; uranium used in power generation and weaponry and many others. Congo has copious deposits of raw materials that are in high demand internationally but remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
From colonisation, with the horrors of slavery and other atrocities, to a turbulent and equally brutal present in which militant groups control the mines, Congo’s richness in natural resources has brought nothing but misery. Referred to as “conflict minerals”, these riches leave only a trail of death, destruction and poverty.
Under Belgian rule, Congolese labourers were often required to meet quotas when mining different minerals. Failure could mean punishment by having a hand cut off with a machete. The country gained independence in 1960, but that didn’t put a stop to slave and child labour or to crimes being committed to extract and exploit the minerals. Warring militant fractions from inside the country and beyond seized control of mines for their own benefit while terrorising local populations.
For our translator, Bernard Kalume Buleri, his country’s history of turmoil is very personal; like most Congolese people, he and his family fell victim to the unending mineral based power struggle. Born in the year of his country’s independence, he has lived through war and seen his homeland torn apart by violent looting and greed. His story is a damning testament, illustrating how nature’s bounty, instead of being a blessing, becomes a deadly curse.
Watch more https://rtd.rt.com/tags/illegal-mining/
SUBSCRIBE TO RTDChannel to get documentaries firsthand! http://bit.ly/1MgFbVy
FOLLOW US
RTD WEBSITE: https://RTD.rt.com/
RTD ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RT_DOC
RTD ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/RTDocumentary
RTD ON DAILYMOTION http://www.dailymotion.com/rt_doc
RTD ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/rtd_documentary_channel/
RTD LIVE https://rtd.rt.com/on-air/

9:13

Kinshasa,the capital city of the DRCongo

Kinshasa,the capital city of the DRCongo

Kinshasa,the capital city of the DRCongo

Tourism hotspot, Kinshasa is not only the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is also and above all an authentic and vibrant town constantly changing. Find all the latest changes made by actors in the public and private sectors.

Videographic: A short, recent history of Congo

An animated videographic mapping the war in Congo: mineral wealth, militias and an epic march
Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj
Get more The Economist
Follow us: https://twitter.com/TheEconomist
Like us: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist
View photos: https://instagram.com/theeconomist/
The Economist videos give authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science, technology and the connections between them.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Life in Limbo

The front lines of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo shift frequently and innocent civilians are often caught up in the violence. Fatuma Kapuweli is one of the more than 370,000 Congolese forced to flee in North Kivu province since January. Hers is a daily struggle to keep her children fed and out of danger.

26:26

Crisis In The Congo: Uncovering The Truth

Crisis In The Congo: Uncovering The Truth

Crisis In The Congo: Uncovering The Truth

Crisis in the Congo: Uncovering The Truth explores the role that the United States allies, Rwanda and Uganda, have played in triggering the greatest humanitarian crisis at the dawn of the 21st century.
Support the completion of the film: http://congojustice.org/take-action/
Demand the US government hold its allies accountable http://congojustice.org/postcard
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CrisisInTheCongo
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CongoCrisis
Congo Resources: http://friendsofthecongo.org

2:17

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shattered Childhoods

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shattered Childhoods

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shattered Childhoods

At just 16-years-old, Emmanuel Mborie-Idie is now the parent to six younger sisters. Last Christmas, gunmen stormed his village in South Sudan, killing his mother. Emmanuel and sisters fled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, his father stayed behind. A new rebellion in South Sudan has forced about 20,000 from their homes. UNHCR operations across the region are racing to help those who’ve arrived traumatized and with nothing.
Information for media:
If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org.
---
Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1
--
UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.

Democratic Republic of the Congo breathtaking landscapes

The Best of the Democratic Republic of Congo

DR Congo is a vast country with immense economic resources and, until recently, has been at the center of what some observers call "Africa's world war", with widespread civilian suffering the result.
The war claimed an up to six million lives, either as a direct result of fighting or because of disease and malnutrition.
The war had an economic as well as a political side. Fighting was fuelled by the country's vast mineral wealth, with all sides taking advantage of the anarchy to plunder natural resources. Some militia fight on in the east, where a big United Nations force is trying to keep the peace.
Sources:
The DRCongo country profile
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13283212
The D.R.C on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
DR Congo facts
https://www.theguardian.com/world/congo

16:33

Attack on peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of the Congo - Press Conference

Attack on peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of the Congo - Press Conference

Attack on peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of the Congo - Press Conference

Geography Now! CONGO (Democratic republic)

Here we go! Our first set of twin countries. The CONGOS are here! Let's talk about the big guy first.
http://facebook.com/GeographyNowFanpage
http://instagram.com/GeographyNow_Official
http://twitter.com/GeographyNow
Become a patron! Donate anything and Get exclusive behind the scenes footage! All profits go towards helping my dad and his medical costs/ parent's living expenses since they are no longer working and need support.
http://patreon.com/GeographyNow

7 Facts about the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (not to be confused with its smaller neighbour, the Republic of Congo) is the second largest country in Africa and the 11th largest in the world. Formerly known as Zaire or, before that, Belgian Congo, today it’s the largest Francophone nation, with more French speakers than France itself.
You can now support this channel via Patreon, by accessing the link bellow. Thank you!
https://www.patreon.com/7facts
Learn, Share, Subscribe
The African series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRSS8U_aviqtyOJOPSmcRlyd
The Oceanian series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRT-Yslq4Rpl_1bByPrZqYyM
The AmericanSeries:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRR8eYVQa9r_t3h4Tc2bmhsu
The Asian series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?...

published: 21 Jan 2017

Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an Inside Look | Short Film Showcase

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers David Mboussou and Juan Ignacio Davila.
David Mboussou: https://vimeo.com/davidmboussou
Juan Ignacio Davila: https://vimeo.com/dvljuan
➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
➡ Get More Short FilmShowcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase
About Short Film Showcase:
A curated collection of the most captivating documentary shorts from filmmakers around the world. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com
Get More National Geographic:
OfficialSite: http://bit.ly/NatGeoO...

published: 31 Oct 2015

Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and electronic device. It's also tied to the deaths of over 5 million people in Congo since 1990.
Hosted by AlisonSuroosh Alvi | Originally released in 2011 at http://vice.com
Click here to help: http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org/
Watch more VICE documentaries here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Presents
Subscribe for videos that are actually good: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE
Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/user/vice/videos
Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com
Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice
Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice
Read our tumblr: http://vicemag.tumblr.com

published: 22 May 2012

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Rape Problem

RapeCity (2013): Examining the terrible rape problem that afflicts the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
At least 200,000 people have been raped in DRC since 1996. With devastating frankness National Army soldiers confess to raping women and children in the towns they were supposed to be protecting from rebels.
For downloads and more information visit: http://journey.webbler.co.uk/?lid=65206
"Raping gave us a lot of pleasure. When we rape we feel free", confesses a Congolese National Army soldier. He admits to raping 53 women and children, some as young as 5 years old. In this endemic cycle of violence, children born of rape are getting raped. According to Ida Sawyer from Human Rights Watch, the army commanders responsible for these horrific abuses are not brought to justice; inst...

Congo, My Precious. The Curse of the coltan mines in Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries. A wide range of rare minerals can be found here in abundance, all commanding high prices in world commodity markets. Diamonds for jewellery, tantalum, tungsten and gold for electronics; uranium used in power generation and weaponry and many others. Congo has copious deposits of raw materials that are in high demand internationally but remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
From colonisation, with the horrors of slavery and other atrocities, to a turbulent and equally brutal present in which militant groups control the mines, Congo’s richness in natural resources has brought nothing but misery. Referred to as “conflict minerals”, these riches leave only a trail of death, destruction ...

published: 05 Jul 2017

Kinshasa,the capital city of the DRCongo

Tourism hotspot, Kinshasa is not only the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is also and above all an authentic and vibrant town constantly changing. Find all the latest changes made by actors in the public and private sectors.

Videographic: A short, recent history of Congo

An animated videographic mapping the war in Congo: mineral wealth, militias and an epic march
Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj
Get more The Economist
Follow us: https://twitter.com/TheEconomist
Like us: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist
View photos: https://instagram.com/theeconomist/
The Economist videos give authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science, technology and the connections between them.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Life in Limbo

The front lines of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo shift frequently and innocent civilians are often caught up in the violence. Fatuma Kapuweli is one of the more than 370,000 Congolese forced to flee in North Kivu province since January. Hers is a daily struggle to keep her children fed and out of danger.

published: 12 Jun 2009

Crisis In The Congo: Uncovering The Truth

Crisis in the Congo: Uncovering The Truth explores the role that the United States allies, Rwanda and Uganda, have played in triggering the greatest humanitarian crisis at the dawn of the 21st century.
Support the completion of the film: http://congojustice.org/take-action/
Demand the US government hold its allies accountable http://congojustice.org/postcard
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CrisisInTheCongo
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CongoCrisis
Congo Resources: http://friendsofthecongo.org

published: 18 Jun 2011

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Shattered Childhoods

At just 16-years-old, Emmanuel Mborie-Idie is now the parent to six younger sisters. Last Christmas, gunmen stormed his village in South Sudan, killing his mother. Emmanuel and sisters fled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, his father stayed behind. A new rebellion in South Sudan has forced about 20,000 from their homes. UNHCR operations across the region are racing to help those who’ve arrived traumatized and with nothing.
Information for media:
If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org.
---
Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1
--
UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect ...

Democratic Republic of the Congo breathtaking landscapes

The Best of the Democratic Republic of Congo

DR Congo is a vast country with immense economic resources and, until recently, has been at the center of what some observers call "Africa's world war", with widespread civilian suffering the result.
The war claimed an up to six million lives, either as a direct result of fighting or because of disease and malnutrition.
The war had an economic as well as a political side. Fighting was fuelled by the country's vast mineral wealth, with all sides taking advantage of the anarchy to plunder natural resources. Some militia fight on in the east, where a big United Nations force is trying to keep the peace.
Sources:
The DRCongo country profile
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13283212
The D.R.C on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
DR Congo facts
htt...

published: 18 Oct 2016

Attack on peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of the Congo - Press Conference

Geography Now! CONGO (Democratic republic)

Here we go! Our first set of twin countries. The CONGOS are here! Let's talk about the big guy first.
http://facebook.com/GeographyNowFanpage
http://instagram...

Here we go! Our first set of twin countries. The CONGOS are here! Let's talk about the big guy first.
http://facebook.com/GeographyNowFanpage
http://instagram.com/GeographyNow_Official
http://twitter.com/GeographyNow
Become a patron! Donate anything and Get exclusive behind the scenes footage! All profits go towards helping my dad and his medical costs/ parent's living expenses since they are no longer working and need support.
http://patreon.com/GeographyNow

Here we go! Our first set of twin countries. The CONGOS are here! Let's talk about the big guy first.
http://facebook.com/GeographyNowFanpage
http://instagram.com/GeographyNow_Official
http://twitter.com/GeographyNow
Become a patron! Donate anything and Get exclusive behind the scenes footage! All profits go towards helping my dad and his medical costs/ parent's living expenses since they are no longer working and need support.
http://patreon.com/GeographyNow

The Democratic Republic of Congo (not to be confused with its smaller neighbour, the Republic of Congo) is the second largest country in Africa and the 11th largest in the world. Formerly known as Zaire or, before that, Belgian Congo, today it’s the largest Francophone nation, with more French speakers than France itself.
You can now support this channel via Patreon, by accessing the link bellow. Thank you!
https://www.patreon.com/7facts
Learn, Share, Subscribe
The African series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRSS8U_aviqtyOJOPSmcRlyd
The Oceanian series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRT-Yslq4Rpl_1bByPrZqYyM
The AmericanSeries:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRR8eYVQa9r_t3h4Tc2bmhsu
The Asian series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRRGIkTyr4u371Fx6e88Qx2N
The European Series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRTa_XMM9a4hDh2Yo9CsZzOR
Social Media:
https://twitter.com/Sebastian2Go
https://www.facebook.com/official7facts
------------------------------------------------
In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about the Democratic Republic of Congo.
1. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the 2nd largest country in Africa and 11th largest in the world. At 2,344,858 square kilometers, the DRC covers a land area larger than the combined territories of Spain, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Lithuania.
2. With a population of over 80 million, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the 4th most-populated nation in Africa and the 18th most populated country in the world. The people represent over 200 ethnic groups, with nearly 250 languages and dialects spoken throughout the country. Kinshasa, the capital, is the largest French-speaking city in the world.
3. Despite being a poor and conflict-ridden country, the DRC boasts a space program. Privately financed by the Développement Tous Azimuts (DTA), with significant government support, the Troposphere rockets are expected to send cargo to outer space in the near future.
4. Kinshasa andBrazzaville in the next-door Republic of Congo are the closest capital cities in the world (with the exception of Vatican City and Rome). A bridge across the Congo River still needs to be constructed to connect the two political centers.
5. The great apes, such as the bonobos and the eastern lowland gorillas, can be found only in Congo. Along with the common chimpanzee, the bonobo is the closest extant relative to humans.
6. The DRC used to have a very strange form of currency, called the Katanga cross. The metal is made of copper and is shaped in the form of an X. The Katanga cross underwent a change of value from being owned by tribal chiefs, who used them for large transactions or rituals, to a more widespread use for purchasing perishable goods, although its main use was to bind marriages.
7. The DRC is among the most resource-rich countries on the planet, yet it continues to have an extremely poor population. Tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold have been dubbed “conflict minerals.” Armed groups use the profits from sales for campaigns of violence.
More Info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troposphere_(rocket_family)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonobohttp://currencies.wikia.com/wiki/Katanga_cross
Music:
Teknoaxe – Cutting Through the Madness
https://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe
Images:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c9/Dr_congo_in_au.png
http://kingofwallpapers.com/congo/congo-013.jpg
http://africa-facts.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/african-kids.jpg
https://childrenincrisis.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/jess.jpg
https://www.carbonbrief.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/launch-of-NOAA-17.jpg
https://images.vice.com/vice/images/articles/meta/2014/03/15/hows-the-congolese-space-program-doing-1413249485257.jpeg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,center&resize=1440:*
http://airlines-airports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Congo-Kinshasa.jpg
http://www.gtreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Kinshasa-Republic-Of-The-Congo-River-Crane-e1434104342420.jpg
http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/blogs/xx_factor/2016/09/14/why_do_we_idolize_chimps_when_we_could_be_imitating_feminist_bonobos/72408173-kinshasa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-this-picture.jpg.CROP.promo-xlarge2.jpg
http://www.awf.org/sites/default/files/media/gallery/wildlife/Bonobo/620065_CYRIL%20RUOSO.jpg?itok=8W9zuAbi
http://www.amazigh.it/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/KGrHqZoQFIrli9M7zBSQe1diL2g60_571.jpg
https://www.sheridan-portraits.fr/collections/article-01/48-katanga-cross.JPG
http://blogs.yis.ac.jp/20kimk/files/2014/10/2234_1pngmining_025__1_-2mblv3n.jpg
http://interrete.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Conflict-Minerals-Rebels-and-Child-Soldiers-in-Congo-.jpg
Intro video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwZ0nbYy5To
Intro Creator:
DesignShowcase
https://www.youtube.com/hasanhalai123

The Democratic Republic of Congo (not to be confused with its smaller neighbour, the Republic of Congo) is the second largest country in Africa and the 11th largest in the world. Formerly known as Zaire or, before that, Belgian Congo, today it’s the largest Francophone nation, with more French speakers than France itself.
You can now support this channel via Patreon, by accessing the link bellow. Thank you!
https://www.patreon.com/7facts
Learn, Share, Subscribe
The African series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRSS8U_aviqtyOJOPSmcRlyd
The Oceanian series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRT-Yslq4Rpl_1bByPrZqYyM
The AmericanSeries:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRR8eYVQa9r_t3h4Tc2bmhsu
The Asian series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRRGIkTyr4u371Fx6e88Qx2N
The European Series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRTa_XMM9a4hDh2Yo9CsZzOR
Social Media:
https://twitter.com/Sebastian2Go
https://www.facebook.com/official7facts
------------------------------------------------
In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about the Democratic Republic of Congo.
1. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the 2nd largest country in Africa and 11th largest in the world. At 2,344,858 square kilometers, the DRC covers a land area larger than the combined territories of Spain, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Lithuania.
2. With a population of over 80 million, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the 4th most-populated nation in Africa and the 18th most populated country in the world. The people represent over 200 ethnic groups, with nearly 250 languages and dialects spoken throughout the country. Kinshasa, the capital, is the largest French-speaking city in the world.
3. Despite being a poor and conflict-ridden country, the DRC boasts a space program. Privately financed by the Développement Tous Azimuts (DTA), with significant government support, the Troposphere rockets are expected to send cargo to outer space in the near future.
4. Kinshasa andBrazzaville in the next-door Republic of Congo are the closest capital cities in the world (with the exception of Vatican City and Rome). A bridge across the Congo River still needs to be constructed to connect the two political centers.
5. The great apes, such as the bonobos and the eastern lowland gorillas, can be found only in Congo. Along with the common chimpanzee, the bonobo is the closest extant relative to humans.
6. The DRC used to have a very strange form of currency, called the Katanga cross. The metal is made of copper and is shaped in the form of an X. The Katanga cross underwent a change of value from being owned by tribal chiefs, who used them for large transactions or rituals, to a more widespread use for purchasing perishable goods, although its main use was to bind marriages.
7. The DRC is among the most resource-rich countries on the planet, yet it continues to have an extremely poor population. Tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold have been dubbed “conflict minerals.” Armed groups use the profits from sales for campaigns of violence.
More Info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troposphere_(rocket_family)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonobohttp://currencies.wikia.com/wiki/Katanga_cross
Music:
Teknoaxe – Cutting Through the Madness
https://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe
Images:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c9/Dr_congo_in_au.png
http://kingofwallpapers.com/congo/congo-013.jpg
http://africa-facts.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/african-kids.jpg
https://childrenincrisis.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/jess.jpg
https://www.carbonbrief.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/launch-of-NOAA-17.jpg
https://images.vice.com/vice/images/articles/meta/2014/03/15/hows-the-congolese-space-program-doing-1413249485257.jpeg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,center&resize=1440:*
http://airlines-airports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Congo-Kinshasa.jpg
http://www.gtreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Kinshasa-Republic-Of-The-Congo-River-Crane-e1434104342420.jpg
http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/blogs/xx_factor/2016/09/14/why_do_we_idolize_chimps_when_we_could_be_imitating_feminist_bonobos/72408173-kinshasa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-this-picture.jpg.CROP.promo-xlarge2.jpg
http://www.awf.org/sites/default/files/media/gallery/wildlife/Bonobo/620065_CYRIL%20RUOSO.jpg?itok=8W9zuAbi
http://www.amazigh.it/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/KGrHqZoQFIrli9M7zBSQe1diL2g60_571.jpg
https://www.sheridan-portraits.fr/collections/article-01/48-katanga-cross.JPG
http://blogs.yis.ac.jp/20kimk/files/2014/10/2234_1pngmining_025__1_-2mblv3n.jpg
http://interrete.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Conflict-Minerals-Rebels-and-Child-Soldiers-in-Congo-.jpg
Intro video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwZ0nbYy5To
Intro Creator:
DesignShowcase
https://www.youtube.com/hasanhalai123

published:21 Jan 2017

views:11425

back

Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an Inside Look | Short Film Showcase

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers...

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers David Mboussou and Juan Ignacio Davila.
David Mboussou: https://vimeo.com/davidmboussou
Juan Ignacio Davila: https://vimeo.com/dvljuan
➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
➡ Get More Short FilmShowcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase
About Short Film Showcase:
A curated collection of the most captivating documentary shorts from filmmakers around the world. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com
Get More National Geographic:
OfficialSite: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite
Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo
Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter
Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta
About National Geographic:
National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible.
Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an InsideLook | Short Film Showcase
https://youtu.be/wcy9zKjurvA
National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers David Mboussou and Juan Ignacio Davila.
David Mboussou: https://vimeo.com/davidmboussou
Juan Ignacio Davila: https://vimeo.com/dvljuan
➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
➡ Get More Short FilmShowcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase
About Short Film Showcase:
A curated collection of the most captivating documentary shorts from filmmakers around the world. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com
Get More National Geographic:
OfficialSite: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite
Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo
Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter
Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta
About National Geographic:
National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible.
Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an InsideLook | Short Film Showcase
https://youtu.be/wcy9zKjurvA
National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and ...

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and electronic device. It's also tied to the deaths of over 5 million people in Congo since 1990.
Hosted by AlisonSuroosh Alvi | Originally released in 2011 at http://vice.com
Click here to help: http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org/
Watch more VICE documentaries here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Presents
Subscribe for videos that are actually good: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE
Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/user/vice/videos
Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com
Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice
Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice
Read our tumblr: http://vicemag.tumblr.com

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and electronic device. It's also tied to the deaths of over 5 million people in Congo since 1990.
Hosted by AlisonSuroosh Alvi | Originally released in 2011 at http://vice.com
Click here to help: http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org/
Watch more VICE documentaries here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Presents
Subscribe for videos that are actually good: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE
Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/user/vice/videos
Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com
Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice
Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice
Read our tumblr: http://vicemag.tumblr.com

RapeCity (2013): Examining the terrible rape problem that afflicts the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
At least 200,000 people have been raped in DRC since 1996. With devastating frankness National Army soldiers confess to raping women and children in the towns they were supposed to be protecting from rebels.
For downloads and more information visit: http://journey.webbler.co.uk/?lid=65206
"Raping gave us a lot of pleasure. When we rape we feel free", confesses a Congolese National Army soldier. He admits to raping 53 women and children, some as young as 5 years old. In this endemic cycle of violence, children born of rape are getting raped. According to Ida Sawyer from Human Rights Watch, the army commanders responsible for these horrific abuses are not brought to justice; instead they are often "rewarded and given positions of power and wealth". Efforts are being made to address this state of impunity; those in charge "must be pursued on a criminal level for these serious crimes", says the Military Prosecutor of North Kivu. But with the judicial system mostly fractured and forgotten, the only ones bearing the consequences are the victims. Their faith in the country has plummeted; as one victim says, "our army has looted and raped their own people. Our life in Congo has no meaning".
This report was made with the support of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Studio 9 Films - Ref. 5790
JourneymanPictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.

RapeCity (2013): Examining the terrible rape problem that afflicts the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
At least 200,000 people have been raped in DRC since 1996. With devastating frankness National Army soldiers confess to raping women and children in the towns they were supposed to be protecting from rebels.
For downloads and more information visit: http://journey.webbler.co.uk/?lid=65206
"Raping gave us a lot of pleasure. When we rape we feel free", confesses a Congolese National Army soldier. He admits to raping 53 women and children, some as young as 5 years old. In this endemic cycle of violence, children born of rape are getting raped. According to Ida Sawyer from Human Rights Watch, the army commanders responsible for these horrific abuses are not brought to justice; instead they are often "rewarded and given positions of power and wealth". Efforts are being made to address this state of impunity; those in charge "must be pursued on a criminal level for these serious crimes", says the Military Prosecutor of North Kivu. But with the judicial system mostly fractured and forgotten, the only ones bearing the consequences are the victims. Their faith in the country has plummeted; as one victim says, "our army has looted and raped their own people. Our life in Congo has no meaning".
This report was made with the support of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Studio 9 Films - Ref. 5790
JourneymanPictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.

The Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries. A wide range of rare minerals can be found here in abundance, all commanding high prices in world commodity markets. Diamonds for jewellery, tantalum, tungsten and gold for electronics; uranium used in power generation and weaponry and many others. Congo has copious deposits of raw materials that are in high demand internationally but remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
From colonisation, with the horrors of slavery and other atrocities, to a turbulent and equally brutal present in which militant groups control the mines, Congo’s richness in natural resources has brought nothing but misery. Referred to as “conflict minerals”, these riches leave only a trail of death, destruction and poverty.
Under Belgian rule, Congolese labourers were often required to meet quotas when mining different minerals. Failure could mean punishment by having a hand cut off with a machete. The country gained independence in 1960, but that didn’t put a stop to slave and child labour or to crimes being committed to extract and exploit the minerals. Warring militant fractions from inside the country and beyond seized control of mines for their own benefit while terrorising local populations.
For our translator, Bernard Kalume Buleri, his country’s history of turmoil is very personal; like most Congolese people, he and his family fell victim to the unending mineral based power struggle. Born in the year of his country’s independence, he has lived through war and seen his homeland torn apart by violent looting and greed. His story is a damning testament, illustrating how nature’s bounty, instead of being a blessing, becomes a deadly curse.
Watch more https://rtd.rt.com/tags/illegal-mining/
SUBSCRIBE TO RTDChannel to get documentaries firsthand! http://bit.ly/1MgFbVy
FOLLOW US
RTD WEBSITE: https://RTD.rt.com/
RTD ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RT_DOC
RTD ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/RTDocumentary
RTD ON DAILYMOTION http://www.dailymotion.com/rt_doc
RTD ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/rtd_documentary_channel/
RTD LIVE https://rtd.rt.com/on-air/

The Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries. A wide range of rare minerals can be found here in abundance, all commanding high prices in world commodity markets. Diamonds for jewellery, tantalum, tungsten and gold for electronics; uranium used in power generation and weaponry and many others. Congo has copious deposits of raw materials that are in high demand internationally but remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
From colonisation, with the horrors of slavery and other atrocities, to a turbulent and equally brutal present in which militant groups control the mines, Congo’s richness in natural resources has brought nothing but misery. Referred to as “conflict minerals”, these riches leave only a trail of death, destruction and poverty.
Under Belgian rule, Congolese labourers were often required to meet quotas when mining different minerals. Failure could mean punishment by having a hand cut off with a machete. The country gained independence in 1960, but that didn’t put a stop to slave and child labour or to crimes being committed to extract and exploit the minerals. Warring militant fractions from inside the country and beyond seized control of mines for their own benefit while terrorising local populations.
For our translator, Bernard Kalume Buleri, his country’s history of turmoil is very personal; like most Congolese people, he and his family fell victim to the unending mineral based power struggle. Born in the year of his country’s independence, he has lived through war and seen his homeland torn apart by violent looting and greed. His story is a damning testament, illustrating how nature’s bounty, instead of being a blessing, becomes a deadly curse.
Watch more https://rtd.rt.com/tags/illegal-mining/
SUBSCRIBE TO RTDChannel to get documentaries firsthand! http://bit.ly/1MgFbVy
FOLLOW US
RTD WEBSITE: https://RTD.rt.com/
RTD ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RT_DOC
RTD ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/RTDocumentary
RTD ON DAILYMOTION http://www.dailymotion.com/rt_doc
RTD ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/rtd_documentary_channel/
RTD LIVE https://rtd.rt.com/on-air/

Tourism hotspot, Kinshasa is not only the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is also and above all an authentic and vibrant town constantly changing. Find all the latest changes made by actors in the public and private sectors.

Tourism hotspot, Kinshasa is not only the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is also and above all an authentic and vibrant town constantly changing. Find all the latest changes made by actors in the public and private sectors.

Videographic: A short, recent history of Congo

An animated videographic mapping the war in Congo: mineral wealth, militias and an epic march
Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj
Get more ...

An animated videographic mapping the war in Congo: mineral wealth, militias and an epic march
Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj
Get more The Economist
Follow us: https://twitter.com/TheEconomist
Like us: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist
View photos: https://instagram.com/theeconomist/
The Economist videos give authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science, technology and the connections between them.

An animated videographic mapping the war in Congo: mineral wealth, militias and an epic march
Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj
Get more The Economist
Follow us: https://twitter.com/TheEconomist
Like us: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist
View photos: https://instagram.com/theeconomist/
The Economist videos give authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science, technology and the connections between them.

The front lines of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo shift frequently and innocent civilians are often caught up in the violence. Fatuma Kapuweli is one of the more than 370,000 Congolese forced to flee in North Kivu province since January. Hers is a daily struggle to keep her children fed and out of danger.

The front lines of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo shift frequently and innocent civilians are often caught up in the violence. Fatuma Kapuweli is one of the more than 370,000 Congolese forced to flee in North Kivu province since January. Hers is a daily struggle to keep her children fed and out of danger.

Crisis in the Congo: Uncovering The Truth explores the role that the United States allies, Rwanda and Uganda, have played in triggering the greatest humanitarian crisis at the dawn of the 21st century.
Support the completion of the film: http://congojustice.org/take-action/
Demand the US government hold its allies accountable http://congojustice.org/postcard
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CrisisInTheCongo
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CongoCrisis
Congo Resources: http://friendsofthecongo.org

Crisis in the Congo: Uncovering The Truth explores the role that the United States allies, Rwanda and Uganda, have played in triggering the greatest humanitarian crisis at the dawn of the 21st century.
Support the completion of the film: http://congojustice.org/take-action/
Demand the US government hold its allies accountable http://congojustice.org/postcard
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CrisisInTheCongo
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CongoCrisis
Congo Resources: http://friendsofthecongo.org

At just 16-years-old, Emmanuel Mborie-Idie is now the parent to six younger sisters. Last Christmas, gunmen stormed his village in South Sudan, killing his mother. Emmanuel and sisters fled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, his father stayed behind. A new rebellion in South Sudan has forced about 20,000 from their homes. UNHCR operations across the region are racing to help those who’ve arrived traumatized and with nothing.
Information for media:
If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org.
---
Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1
--
UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.

At just 16-years-old, Emmanuel Mborie-Idie is now the parent to six younger sisters. Last Christmas, gunmen stormed his village in South Sudan, killing his mother. Emmanuel and sisters fled to the Democratic Republic of Congo, his father stayed behind. A new rebellion in South Sudan has forced about 20,000 from their homes. UNHCR operations across the region are racing to help those who’ve arrived traumatized and with nothing.
Information for media:
If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at drozditb@unhcr.org or tibaw@unhcr.org.
---
Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1
--
UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more.
Read more at http://UNHCR.org
Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.

The Best of the Democratic Republic of Congo

DR Congo is a vast country with immense economic resources and, until recently, has been at the center of what some observers call "Africa's world war", with wi...

DR Congo is a vast country with immense economic resources and, until recently, has been at the center of what some observers call "Africa's world war", with widespread civilian suffering the result.
The war claimed an up to six million lives, either as a direct result of fighting or because of disease and malnutrition.
The war had an economic as well as a political side. Fighting was fuelled by the country's vast mineral wealth, with all sides taking advantage of the anarchy to plunder natural resources. Some militia fight on in the east, where a big United Nations force is trying to keep the peace.
Sources:
The DRCongo country profile
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13283212
The D.R.C on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
DR Congo facts
https://www.theguardian.com/world/congo

DR Congo is a vast country with immense economic resources and, until recently, has been at the center of what some observers call "Africa's world war", with widespread civilian suffering the result.
The war claimed an up to six million lives, either as a direct result of fighting or because of disease and malnutrition.
The war had an economic as well as a political side. Fighting was fuelled by the country's vast mineral wealth, with all sides taking advantage of the anarchy to plunder natural resources. Some militia fight on in the east, where a big United Nations force is trying to keep the peace.
Sources:
The DRCongo country profile
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13283212
The D.R.C on Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
DR Congo facts
https://www.theguardian.com/world/congo

published:18 Oct 2016

views:818

back

Attack on peacekeepers in Democratic Republic of the Congo - Press Conference

Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an Inside Look | Short Film Showcase

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers David Mboussou and Juan Ignacio Davila.
David Mboussou: https://vimeo.com/davidmboussou
Juan Ignacio Davila: https://vimeo.com/dvljuan
➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
➡ Get More Short FilmShowcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase
About Short Film Showcase:
A curated collection of the most captivating documentary shorts from filmmakers around the world. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com
Get More National Geographic:
OfficialSite: http://bit.ly/NatGeoO...

published: 31 Oct 2015

Driving through the Republic of Congo

After finally receiving my scooter in Franceville, Gabon I made the trip towards the Congo. But again, it wasn't without any lack of drama. I had two flat tires before I even made it to the border. I was planning on hitting the sand road of the Congo by about 8am, but with the flats, and the fact I was in the middle of nowhere, I didn't hit the sand until about 1030.
The sand road in the Congo was absolutely grueling. There were so many times driving the road towards Oyo that I just about quit and set up at the side of the road to sleep for the night. Following the sand day I crashed at the house of a Lebanese expat for the night and pushed on to Brazzaville.
Two days later, and I arrive at the outskirts of Brazzaville, Congo. But my visa expires today, so what will I do? Stay tuned....

published: 18 Oct 2013

25 Most Dangerous Places To Visit As A Tourist

While some places are on this list due to armed conflicts and violence, other places are on the list thanks to physical or biological calamities. Regardless of the reasons, the one thing all of these places have in common is that most western governments do not advise travel to them unless it is absolutely necessary. These are the 25 most dangerous places to visit as a tourist. Also, before we continue, just remember, being on this list doesn't necessarily mean the entire country is bad to visit (although it can). Just make sure to check on regional travel warnings.
Follow us on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/list25
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/list25
Website: http://list25.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/list25/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/list25/
Check out the physic...

Crossing Congo

It is a deep dive into the heartland of Africa, into the mysterious Democratic Republic of Congo. A dream of many backpackers and often cited as a dangerous country to travel. Moving from A to B in the DRC is an adventure for outsiders and still challenge for locals and not everything is true about what comes into your mind for Congo. Yes, it still struggles for peace in its eastern region. The UN and other organizations trying to stabilize and support the country and as many refugees from other countries flood over the border, it is a challenge to be faced here. Despite all these efforts, for me Congo resembles still an authentic and real Africa off the beaten track. Rarely a visitor crosses into the DRC and while in Congo for little bit over three weeks, I only met two other travelers - ...

published: 15 Jul 2015

Kinshasa,the capital city of the DRCongo

Tourism hotspot, Kinshasa is not only the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is also and above all an authentic and vibrant town constantly changing. Find all the latest changes made by actors in the public and private sectors.

15 Reasons to Visit Democratic Republic of the Congo Zaire

INFORMUCATE TRAVEL GUIDE: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

http://www.informucate.com/fast-fact-videos/travel
Informucate Travel Guides give you the fast facts on the world’s most visited countries, cities, and tourist attractions. Start planning you next trip today: http://www.informucate.com/fast-fact-videos/travel
Is there a destination or attraction you want us to cover? Found a mistake? Send us a message on Facebook or Tweet us
https://www.facebook.com/informucate
https://twitter.com/informucate

Analysing the actual Situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Street scenes of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo

Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/paul_cbr
The sights and sounds of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, during my trip there in June 2015.
Today, Goma is the gateway to the recently re-opened world heritage-listed Virunga National Park, and (still) hosts the world's largest UN peacekeeping mission. While enduring one of the most complex and protracted armed conflicts in history, the city was devastated in 2002 by the eruption of nearby Nyiragongo volcano. As shown in the video, residents are still breaking up the dried lava flows and using the rocks to build walls and houses.
Shot on an iPhone 6.

Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an Inside Look | Short Film Showcase

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers...

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers David Mboussou and Juan Ignacio Davila.
David Mboussou: https://vimeo.com/davidmboussou
Juan Ignacio Davila: https://vimeo.com/dvljuan
➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
➡ Get More Short FilmShowcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase
About Short Film Showcase:
A curated collection of the most captivating documentary shorts from filmmakers around the world. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com
Get More National Geographic:
OfficialSite: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite
Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo
Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter
Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta
About National Geographic:
National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible.
Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an InsideLook | Short Film Showcase
https://youtu.be/wcy9zKjurvA
National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers David Mboussou and Juan Ignacio Davila.
David Mboussou: https://vimeo.com/davidmboussou
Juan Ignacio Davila: https://vimeo.com/dvljuan
➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
➡ Get More Short FilmShowcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase
About Short Film Showcase:
A curated collection of the most captivating documentary shorts from filmmakers around the world. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com
Get More National Geographic:
OfficialSite: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite
Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo
Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter
Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta
About National Geographic:
National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible.
Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an InsideLook | Short Film Showcase
https://youtu.be/wcy9zKjurvA
National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

Driving through the Republic of Congo

After finally receiving my scooter in Franceville, Gabon I made the trip towards the Congo. But again, it wasn't without any lack of drama. I had two flat tir...

After finally receiving my scooter in Franceville, Gabon I made the trip towards the Congo. But again, it wasn't without any lack of drama. I had two flat tires before I even made it to the border. I was planning on hitting the sand road of the Congo by about 8am, but with the flats, and the fact I was in the middle of nowhere, I didn't hit the sand until about 1030.
The sand road in the Congo was absolutely grueling. There were so many times driving the road towards Oyo that I just about quit and set up at the side of the road to sleep for the night. Following the sand day I crashed at the house of a Lebanese expat for the night and pushed on to Brazzaville.
Two days later, and I arrive at the outskirts of Brazzaville, Congo. But my visa expires today, so what will I do? Stay tuned.
For travel articles and photography visit my blog http://www.brendansadventures.com and my travel magazine http://www.vagabundomagazine.com

After finally receiving my scooter in Franceville, Gabon I made the trip towards the Congo. But again, it wasn't without any lack of drama. I had two flat tires before I even made it to the border. I was planning on hitting the sand road of the Congo by about 8am, but with the flats, and the fact I was in the middle of nowhere, I didn't hit the sand until about 1030.
The sand road in the Congo was absolutely grueling. There were so many times driving the road towards Oyo that I just about quit and set up at the side of the road to sleep for the night. Following the sand day I crashed at the house of a Lebanese expat for the night and pushed on to Brazzaville.
Two days later, and I arrive at the outskirts of Brazzaville, Congo. But my visa expires today, so what will I do? Stay tuned.
For travel articles and photography visit my blog http://www.brendansadventures.com and my travel magazine http://www.vagabundomagazine.com

It is a deep dive into the heartland of Africa, into the mysterious Democratic Republic of Congo. A dream of many backpackers and often cited as a dangerous country to travel. Moving from A to B in the DRC is an adventure for outsiders and still challenge for locals and not everything is true about what comes into your mind for Congo. Yes, it still struggles for peace in its eastern region. The UN and other organizations trying to stabilize and support the country and as many refugees from other countries flood over the border, it is a challenge to be faced here. Despite all these efforts, for me Congo resembles still an authentic and real Africa off the beaten track. Rarely a visitor crosses into the DRC and while in Congo for little bit over three weeks, I only met two other travelers - excluding two fellow travelers I met just at the start of my journey.
Finding sights on a map of this huge country is a challenge, but reaching them is even harder. My adventure begins along the border to Rwanda, climbing an active volcano and with a visit to the famous mountain gorillas in the Virunga National Park. Continuing in Kisangani, the "touristy" sights almost vanish and a historical-shaded drift on the Congo River begins. Following the call of the jungle, I leave the river and take a hard daytrip over the washed-away infrastructure of the north-western Congo. While a boat ride may take a couple of more days, maybe even weeks, I head to Mbandaka by plane before finishing the journey in Kinshasa, the shiny, even too shiny, capital of the DRC.
Follow the full journey on http://www.followtheshadow.de
English:
Part 1 – Heartland: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-heartland/
Part 2 – The East: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-the-east/
Part 3 – GlowingEarth: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-glowing-earth/
Part 4 – MajesticGorillas: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-majestic-gorillas/
Part 5 – The FlyingWhistle: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-flying-whistle/
Part 6 – The Stream: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-the-stream/
Part 7 – JungleBumps: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-jungle-bumps/
Part 8 – EquatorRocks: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-equator-rocks/
Part 9 – Capital Walks: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-capital-walks
German:
Nyiragongo – Blick über den Kraterrand: http://www.followtheshadow.de/nyiragongo-blick-uber-den-kraterrand/
Berggorillas – Bewegende Begegnungen: http://www.followtheshadow.de/berggorillas-bewegende-begegnungen/
Bootsfahrt auf dem Kongo: http://www.followtheshadow.de/bootsfahrt-auf-dem-kongo/
Nordkongo: Die Karawane zieht weiter: http://www.followtheshadow.de/nordkongo-die-karawane-zieht-weiter/
Mbandaka und Kinshasa: Kongo zum Wohlfühlen: http://www.followtheshadow.de/mbandaka-und-kinshasa/
You want to know how expensive the Congo is to travel:
http://www.followtheshadow.de/wie-teuer-ist-die-welt-dr-kongo/
Also enjoy the multimedia documentary on TravelEpisodes:
DE: http://www.travelepisodes.com/reise/crossing-congo/
EN: http://en.travelepisodes.com/journey/crossing-congo/

It is a deep dive into the heartland of Africa, into the mysterious Democratic Republic of Congo. A dream of many backpackers and often cited as a dangerous country to travel. Moving from A to B in the DRC is an adventure for outsiders and still challenge for locals and not everything is true about what comes into your mind for Congo. Yes, it still struggles for peace in its eastern region. The UN and other organizations trying to stabilize and support the country and as many refugees from other countries flood over the border, it is a challenge to be faced here. Despite all these efforts, for me Congo resembles still an authentic and real Africa off the beaten track. Rarely a visitor crosses into the DRC and while in Congo for little bit over three weeks, I only met two other travelers - excluding two fellow travelers I met just at the start of my journey.
Finding sights on a map of this huge country is a challenge, but reaching them is even harder. My adventure begins along the border to Rwanda, climbing an active volcano and with a visit to the famous mountain gorillas in the Virunga National Park. Continuing in Kisangani, the "touristy" sights almost vanish and a historical-shaded drift on the Congo River begins. Following the call of the jungle, I leave the river and take a hard daytrip over the washed-away infrastructure of the north-western Congo. While a boat ride may take a couple of more days, maybe even weeks, I head to Mbandaka by plane before finishing the journey in Kinshasa, the shiny, even too shiny, capital of the DRC.
Follow the full journey on http://www.followtheshadow.de
English:
Part 1 – Heartland: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-heartland/
Part 2 – The East: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-the-east/
Part 3 – GlowingEarth: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-glowing-earth/
Part 4 – MajesticGorillas: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-majestic-gorillas/
Part 5 – The FlyingWhistle: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-flying-whistle/
Part 6 – The Stream: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-the-stream/
Part 7 – JungleBumps: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-jungle-bumps/
Part 8 – EquatorRocks: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-equator-rocks/
Part 9 – Capital Walks: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-capital-walks
German:
Nyiragongo – Blick über den Kraterrand: http://www.followtheshadow.de/nyiragongo-blick-uber-den-kraterrand/
Berggorillas – Bewegende Begegnungen: http://www.followtheshadow.de/berggorillas-bewegende-begegnungen/
Bootsfahrt auf dem Kongo: http://www.followtheshadow.de/bootsfahrt-auf-dem-kongo/
Nordkongo: Die Karawane zieht weiter: http://www.followtheshadow.de/nordkongo-die-karawane-zieht-weiter/
Mbandaka und Kinshasa: Kongo zum Wohlfühlen: http://www.followtheshadow.de/mbandaka-und-kinshasa/
You want to know how expensive the Congo is to travel:
http://www.followtheshadow.de/wie-teuer-ist-die-welt-dr-kongo/
Also enjoy the multimedia documentary on TravelEpisodes:
DE: http://www.travelepisodes.com/reise/crossing-congo/
EN: http://en.travelepisodes.com/journey/crossing-congo/

Tourism hotspot, Kinshasa is not only the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is also and above all an authentic and vibrant town constantly changing. Find all the latest changes made by actors in the public and private sectors.

Tourism hotspot, Kinshasa is not only the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is also and above all an authentic and vibrant town constantly changing. Find all the latest changes made by actors in the public and private sectors.

INFORMUCATE TRAVEL GUIDE: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

http://www.informucate.com/fast-fact-videos/travel
Informucate Travel Guides give you the fast facts on the world’s most visited countries, cities, and tourist...

http://www.informucate.com/fast-fact-videos/travel
Informucate Travel Guides give you the fast facts on the world’s most visited countries, cities, and tourist attractions. Start planning you next trip today: http://www.informucate.com/fast-fact-videos/travel
Is there a destination or attraction you want us to cover? Found a mistake? Send us a message on Facebook or Tweet us
https://www.facebook.com/informucate
https://twitter.com/informucate

http://www.informucate.com/fast-fact-videos/travel
Informucate Travel Guides give you the fast facts on the world’s most visited countries, cities, and tourist attractions. Start planning you next trip today: http://www.informucate.com/fast-fact-videos/travel
Is there a destination or attraction you want us to cover? Found a mistake? Send us a message on Facebook or Tweet us
https://www.facebook.com/informucate
https://twitter.com/informucate

Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/paul_cbr
The sights and sounds of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, during my trip there in June 2015.
Today, Goma is the gateway to the recently re-opened world heritage-listed Virunga National Park, and (still) hosts the world's largest UN peacekeeping mission. While enduring one of the most complex and protracted armed conflicts in history, the city was devastated in 2002 by the eruption of nearby Nyiragongo volcano. As shown in the video, residents are still breaking up the dried lava flows and using the rocks to build walls and houses.
Shot on an iPhone 6.

Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/paul_cbr
The sights and sounds of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, during my trip there in June 2015.
Today, Goma is the gateway to the recently re-opened world heritage-listed Virunga National Park, and (still) hosts the world's largest UN peacekeeping mission. While enduring one of the most complex and protracted armed conflicts in history, the city was devastated in 2002 by the eruption of nearby Nyiragongo volcano. As shown in the video, residents are still breaking up the dried lava flows and using the rocks to build walls and houses.
Shot on an iPhone 6.

Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and electronic device. It's also tied to the deaths of over 5 million people in Congo since 1990.
Hosted by AlisonSuroosh Alvi | Originally released in 2011 at http://vice.com
Click here to help: http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org/
Watch more VICE documentaries here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Presents
Subscribe for videos that are actually good: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE
Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/user/vice/videos
Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com
Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice
Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice
Read our tumblr: http://vicemag.tumblr.com

published: 22 May 2012

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Rape Problem

RapeCity (2013): Examining the terrible rape problem that afflicts the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
At least 200,000 people have been raped in DRC since 1996. With devastating frankness National Army soldiers confess to raping women and children in the towns they were supposed to be protecting from rebels.
For downloads and more information visit: http://journey.webbler.co.uk/?lid=65206
"Raping gave us a lot of pleasure. When we rape we feel free", confesses a Congolese National Army soldier. He admits to raping 53 women and children, some as young as 5 years old. In this endemic cycle of violence, children born of rape are getting raped. According to Ida Sawyer from Human Rights Watch, the army commanders responsible for these horrific abuses are not brought to justice; inst...

published: 29 Apr 2013

Congo, My Precious. The Curse of the coltan mines in Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries. A wide range of rare minerals can be found here in abundance, all commanding high prices in world commodity markets. Diamonds for jewellery, tantalum, tungsten and gold for electronics; uranium used in power generation and weaponry and many others. Congo has copious deposits of raw materials that are in high demand internationally but remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
From colonisation, with the horrors of slavery and other atrocities, to a turbulent and equally brutal present in which militant groups control the mines, Congo’s richness in natural resources has brought nothing but misery. Referred to as “conflict minerals”, these riches leave only a trail of death, destruction ...

Crisis In The Congo: Uncovering The Truth

Crisis in the Congo: Uncovering The Truth explores the role that the United States allies, Rwanda and Uganda, have played in triggering the greatest humanitarian crisis at the dawn of the 21st century.
Support the completion of the film: http://congojustice.org/take-action/
Demand the US government hold its allies accountable http://congojustice.org/postcard
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CrisisInTheCongo
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CongoCrisis
Congo Resources: http://friendsofthecongo.org

published: 18 Jun 2011

The Horror of Congo - Chaos in the heart of Africa (subtitles)

The upcoming election 2017 may determine the future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. After 15 years in power, president Kabila is no longer allowed to compete for election. However, the regime and the kleptocratic elite want to avoid the loss of power at all costs. This film documents the political situation prior to the elections and shows the ambivalent connections of government, UNO, development aid, mineral deposits and civil war.
For over a decade only a view filmmakers dared to do such a comprehensive documentation about this country. Pictures of the local living situation are rare since the country is one of the most isolated and chaotic countries in the world. Writer and Director Dietmar Klumpp was investigating for this project over two years - six month of it in the Con...

Africa ... States of Independence - DR Congo

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
A look at the current state of the DRC's capital, Kinshasa: its broken infrastructure and institutions, its terrifying development indicators, its rampant poverty. Is the "great new country" Lumumba envisioned about to awaken, or is the sleeping giant malevolent?
At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.'
Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained.
Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journa...

published: 04 Oct 2010

Women on the Frontline - Democratic Republic of Congo

Produced by UNFPA with support from UN Women, Women on the Frontline is a video documentary series, presented by Annie Lennox, that shines a light on violence against women and girls. The series takes the front to homes, villages and cities around the world where a largely unreported war against females is being waged.
Broadcast on BBC Worldfor seven weeks in 2008, the series covers: Nepal, where thousands of women are trafficked each year; Turkey, where killing in the name of honour continues; Morocco, where women political activists who have survived torture and imprisonment testify before a government truth and reconciliation commission; the DRC, where women bear the brunt of a 10-year war in the eastern provinces; Colombia, where women have been tortured in the shadow of a guerilla w...

Inside Story - Can DR Congo avert a transition crisis?

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been on the brink of violence over the past two weeks.
PresidentJoseph Kabila's two-term and final mandate ended in mid-December, but he had announced he would stay in office and postponed elections. That led to violent confrontations between security forces and anti-government protesters and at least 40 people were killed in the unrest.
But after weeks of tense talks with the opposition, Kabila has agreed to step down by the end of 2017, under a last-minute deal.
If this deal, which is being backed by the country's influential Catholic church, holds, it will be the first peaceful transfer of power since DRC's independence in 1960.
So will a further crisis be averted in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Presenter: Richelle Carey
Guests:
MichaelAmo...

published: 31 Dec 2016

Invest DRC- Prospects (Bloomberg TV Africa)

This is the first episode of 'Invest DRC', a series that set out to explore the economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, potentially one of the world's richest countries but one with a troubled past. I worked on this as a SeniorProducer and scripted and voiced the packages in this episode.

published: 31 Mar 2016

Inside Story - Is the president of the DRC clinging on to power?

Kinshasa is normally one of Africa's busiest, most bustling even chaotic cities.
But on the streets of the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital barely anything moved on Wednesday.
Shopes closed and public transport ground to a halt.
A nationwide strike was called for by the country's main opposition group following the annoucement that presidential elections will take place in April 2018, instead of next month when they were due.
Critics of PresidentJoseph Kabila say he's using the delay to extend his 15 year long rule, and in so doing, violating the constitution.
But President Kabila's government has claimed the election must be postponed so they can properly prepare.
So, is this African country sliding into a crisis?
Presenter: Martine Dennis
Guests:
Claude Mashala, ...

published: 20 Oct 2016

The Cure - On The Trail of Sleeping Sickness: Democratic Republic of Congo (SPECIAL)

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
In this special episode of The Cure, emergency medic Dr Javid Abdelmoneim travels deep into the Democratic Republic of Congo to see how clinicians from the international medical organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) are screening and treating patients in a bid to make elimination of the disease a reality.

published: 11 Sep 2013

IMF missteps over huge China deal in the Congo proves costly

In 2007 when China'sEximBank unveiled a massive $6 billion mining deal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it completely rocked the normally-staid world of international development finance. The agreement, known as "The ChinaDeal" or Sicomines, was among the first of these huge Chinese infrastructure-for-resources deals that are now commonplace across Africa. Ten years ago, though, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were pretty much the only players that threw around that kind of cash in countries like the DRC. So when the Chinese came along with the Sicomines deal, many observers saw it as a direct challenge to the IMF's once unrivaled dominance of international development finance in places like the Congo. While a feared Chinese-IMF rivalry did not u...

published: 30 Oct 2016

2017 How To Make Money In Superpower 2 - Republic Of The Congo

Let's see if I can pull the worst country in Superpower 2 out of debt ! In this video I explain how to fix the budgets and economies of 3rd world countries.
Here is the link to my basic guide about Superpower 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oe2pjQIRZE

Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and ...

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and electronic device. It's also tied to the deaths of over 5 million people in Congo since 1990.
Hosted by AlisonSuroosh Alvi | Originally released in 2011 at http://vice.com
Click here to help: http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org/
Watch more VICE documentaries here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Presents
Subscribe for videos that are actually good: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE
Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/user/vice/videos
Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com
Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice
Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice
Read our tumblr: http://vicemag.tumblr.com

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and electronic device. It's also tied to the deaths of over 5 million people in Congo since 1990.
Hosted by AlisonSuroosh Alvi | Originally released in 2011 at http://vice.com
Click here to help: http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org/
Watch more VICE documentaries here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Presents
Subscribe for videos that are actually good: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE
Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/user/vice/videos
Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com
Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice
Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice
Read our tumblr: http://vicemag.tumblr.com

RapeCity (2013): Examining the terrible rape problem that afflicts the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
At least 200,000 people have been raped in DRC since 1996. With devastating frankness National Army soldiers confess to raping women and children in the towns they were supposed to be protecting from rebels.
For downloads and more information visit: http://journey.webbler.co.uk/?lid=65206
"Raping gave us a lot of pleasure. When we rape we feel free", confesses a Congolese National Army soldier. He admits to raping 53 women and children, some as young as 5 years old. In this endemic cycle of violence, children born of rape are getting raped. According to Ida Sawyer from Human Rights Watch, the army commanders responsible for these horrific abuses are not brought to justice; instead they are often "rewarded and given positions of power and wealth". Efforts are being made to address this state of impunity; those in charge "must be pursued on a criminal level for these serious crimes", says the Military Prosecutor of North Kivu. But with the judicial system mostly fractured and forgotten, the only ones bearing the consequences are the victims. Their faith in the country has plummeted; as one victim says, "our army has looted and raped their own people. Our life in Congo has no meaning".
This report was made with the support of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Studio 9 Films - Ref. 5790
JourneymanPictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.

RapeCity (2013): Examining the terrible rape problem that afflicts the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
At least 200,000 people have been raped in DRC since 1996. With devastating frankness National Army soldiers confess to raping women and children in the towns they were supposed to be protecting from rebels.
For downloads and more information visit: http://journey.webbler.co.uk/?lid=65206
"Raping gave us a lot of pleasure. When we rape we feel free", confesses a Congolese National Army soldier. He admits to raping 53 women and children, some as young as 5 years old. In this endemic cycle of violence, children born of rape are getting raped. According to Ida Sawyer from Human Rights Watch, the army commanders responsible for these horrific abuses are not brought to justice; instead they are often "rewarded and given positions of power and wealth". Efforts are being made to address this state of impunity; those in charge "must be pursued on a criminal level for these serious crimes", says the Military Prosecutor of North Kivu. But with the judicial system mostly fractured and forgotten, the only ones bearing the consequences are the victims. Their faith in the country has plummeted; as one victim says, "our army has looted and raped their own people. Our life in Congo has no meaning".
This report was made with the support of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Studio 9 Films - Ref. 5790
JourneymanPictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.

The Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries. A wide range of rare minerals can be found here in abundance, all commanding high prices in world commodity markets. Diamonds for jewellery, tantalum, tungsten and gold for electronics; uranium used in power generation and weaponry and many others. Congo has copious deposits of raw materials that are in high demand internationally but remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
From colonisation, with the horrors of slavery and other atrocities, to a turbulent and equally brutal present in which militant groups control the mines, Congo’s richness in natural resources has brought nothing but misery. Referred to as “conflict minerals”, these riches leave only a trail of death, destruction and poverty.
Under Belgian rule, Congolese labourers were often required to meet quotas when mining different minerals. Failure could mean punishment by having a hand cut off with a machete. The country gained independence in 1960, but that didn’t put a stop to slave and child labour or to crimes being committed to extract and exploit the minerals. Warring militant fractions from inside the country and beyond seized control of mines for their own benefit while terrorising local populations.
For our translator, Bernard Kalume Buleri, his country’s history of turmoil is very personal; like most Congolese people, he and his family fell victim to the unending mineral based power struggle. Born in the year of his country’s independence, he has lived through war and seen his homeland torn apart by violent looting and greed. His story is a damning testament, illustrating how nature’s bounty, instead of being a blessing, becomes a deadly curse.
Watch more https://rtd.rt.com/tags/illegal-mining/
SUBSCRIBE TO RTDChannel to get documentaries firsthand! http://bit.ly/1MgFbVy
FOLLOW US
RTD WEBSITE: https://RTD.rt.com/
RTD ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RT_DOC
RTD ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/RTDocumentary
RTD ON DAILYMOTION http://www.dailymotion.com/rt_doc
RTD ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/rtd_documentary_channel/
RTD LIVE https://rtd.rt.com/on-air/

The Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries. A wide range of rare minerals can be found here in abundance, all commanding high prices in world commodity markets. Diamonds for jewellery, tantalum, tungsten and gold for electronics; uranium used in power generation and weaponry and many others. Congo has copious deposits of raw materials that are in high demand internationally but remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
From colonisation, with the horrors of slavery and other atrocities, to a turbulent and equally brutal present in which militant groups control the mines, Congo’s richness in natural resources has brought nothing but misery. Referred to as “conflict minerals”, these riches leave only a trail of death, destruction and poverty.
Under Belgian rule, Congolese labourers were often required to meet quotas when mining different minerals. Failure could mean punishment by having a hand cut off with a machete. The country gained independence in 1960, but that didn’t put a stop to slave and child labour or to crimes being committed to extract and exploit the minerals. Warring militant fractions from inside the country and beyond seized control of mines for their own benefit while terrorising local populations.
For our translator, Bernard Kalume Buleri, his country’s history of turmoil is very personal; like most Congolese people, he and his family fell victim to the unending mineral based power struggle. Born in the year of his country’s independence, he has lived through war and seen his homeland torn apart by violent looting and greed. His story is a damning testament, illustrating how nature’s bounty, instead of being a blessing, becomes a deadly curse.
Watch more https://rtd.rt.com/tags/illegal-mining/
SUBSCRIBE TO RTDChannel to get documentaries firsthand! http://bit.ly/1MgFbVy
FOLLOW US
RTD WEBSITE: https://RTD.rt.com/
RTD ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RT_DOC
RTD ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/RTDocumentary
RTD ON DAILYMOTION http://www.dailymotion.com/rt_doc
RTD ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/rtd_documentary_channel/
RTD LIVE https://rtd.rt.com/on-air/

Crisis in the Congo: Uncovering The Truth explores the role that the United States allies, Rwanda and Uganda, have played in triggering the greatest humanitarian crisis at the dawn of the 21st century.
Support the completion of the film: http://congojustice.org/take-action/
Demand the US government hold its allies accountable http://congojustice.org/postcard
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CrisisInTheCongo
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CongoCrisis
Congo Resources: http://friendsofthecongo.org

Crisis in the Congo: Uncovering The Truth explores the role that the United States allies, Rwanda and Uganda, have played in triggering the greatest humanitarian crisis at the dawn of the 21st century.
Support the completion of the film: http://congojustice.org/take-action/
Demand the US government hold its allies accountable http://congojustice.org/postcard
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CrisisInTheCongo
Twitter: http://twitter.com/CongoCrisis
Congo Resources: http://friendsofthecongo.org

The upcoming election 2017 may determine the future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. After 15 years in power, president Kabila is no longer allowed to compete for election. However, the regime and the kleptocratic elite want to avoid the loss of power at all costs. This film documents the political situation prior to the elections and shows the ambivalent connections of government, UNO, development aid, mineral deposits and civil war.
For over a decade only a view filmmakers dared to do such a comprehensive documentation about this country. Pictures of the local living situation are rare since the country is one of the most isolated and chaotic countries in the world. Writer and Director Dietmar Klumpp was investigating for this project over two years - six month of it in the Congo - and has won for his efforts the Bavarian TV Award 2016.

The upcoming election 2017 may determine the future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. After 15 years in power, president Kabila is no longer allowed to compete for election. However, the regime and the kleptocratic elite want to avoid the loss of power at all costs. This film documents the political situation prior to the elections and shows the ambivalent connections of government, UNO, development aid, mineral deposits and civil war.
For over a decade only a view filmmakers dared to do such a comprehensive documentation about this country. Pictures of the local living situation are rare since the country is one of the most isolated and chaotic countries in the world. Writer and Director Dietmar Klumpp was investigating for this project over two years - six month of it in the Congo - and has won for his efforts the Bavarian TV Award 2016.

Africa ... States of Independence - DR Congo

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
A look at the current state of the DRC's capital, Kinshasa: its broken infrastructure and institutions, its ...

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
A look at the current state of the DRC's capital, Kinshasa: its broken infrastructure and institutions, its terrifying development indicators, its rampant poverty. Is the "great new country" Lumumba envisioned about to awaken, or is the sleeping giant malevolent?
At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.'
Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained.
Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on.
We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels.
Social Media links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajenglish
Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
A look at the current state of the DRC's capital, Kinshasa: its broken infrastructure and institutions, its terrifying development indicators, its rampant poverty. Is the "great new country" Lumumba envisioned about to awaken, or is the sleeping giant malevolent?
At Al Jazeera English, we focus on people and events that affect people's lives. We bring topics to light that often go under-reported, listening to all sides of the story and giving a 'voice to the voiceless.'
Reaching more than 270 million households in over 140 countries across the globe, our viewers trust Al Jazeera English to keep them informed, inspired, and entertained.
Our impartial, fact-based reporting wins worldwide praise and respect. It is our unique brand of journalism that the world has come to rely on.
We are reshaping global media and constantly working to strengthen our reputation as one of the world's most respected news and current affairs channels.
Social Media links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
Instagram: https://instagram.com/aljazeera/?ref=...
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajenglish
Website: http://www.aljazeera.com/
google+: https://plus.google.com/+aljazeera/posts

Produced by UNFPA with support from UN Women, Women on the Frontline is a video documentary series, presented by Annie Lennox, that shines a light on violence against women and girls. The series takes the front to homes, villages and cities around the world where a largely unreported war against females is being waged.
Broadcast on BBC Worldfor seven weeks in 2008, the series covers: Nepal, where thousands of women are trafficked each year; Turkey, where killing in the name of honour continues; Morocco, where women political activists who have survived torture and imprisonment testify before a government truth and reconciliation commission; the DRC, where women bear the brunt of a 10-year war in the eastern provinces; Colombia, where women have been tortured in the shadow of a guerilla war; Mauritania, where women who have been raped may go to prison; and Austria, where, under a new law, perpetrators of domestic violence are forced to leave home.
(Publishers: UNFPA, dev.tv, Austrian Development Cooperation, UNIFEM (part of UN Women); Year of Release: 2008)

Produced by UNFPA with support from UN Women, Women on the Frontline is a video documentary series, presented by Annie Lennox, that shines a light on violence against women and girls. The series takes the front to homes, villages and cities around the world where a largely unreported war against females is being waged.
Broadcast on BBC Worldfor seven weeks in 2008, the series covers: Nepal, where thousands of women are trafficked each year; Turkey, where killing in the name of honour continues; Morocco, where women political activists who have survived torture and imprisonment testify before a government truth and reconciliation commission; the DRC, where women bear the brunt of a 10-year war in the eastern provinces; Colombia, where women have been tortured in the shadow of a guerilla war; Mauritania, where women who have been raped may go to prison; and Austria, where, under a new law, perpetrators of domestic violence are forced to leave home.
(Publishers: UNFPA, dev.tv, Austrian Development Cooperation, UNIFEM (part of UN Women); Year of Release: 2008)

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been on the brink of violence over the past two weeks.
PresidentJoseph Kabila's two-term and final mandate ended in mid-December, but he had announced he would stay in office and postponed elections. That led to violent confrontations between security forces and anti-government protesters and at least 40 people were killed in the unrest.
But after weeks of tense talks with the opposition, Kabila has agreed to step down by the end of 2017, under a last-minute deal.
If this deal, which is being backed by the country's influential Catholic church, holds, it will be the first peaceful transfer of power since DRC's independence in 1960.
So will a further crisis be averted in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Presenter: Richelle Carey
Guests:
Michael Amoah - Centre of African Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies
Matlotleng Matlou - Executive Director of ExcelsiorAfrika Consulting
Marie-Roger Biloa - Editor of AfricaInternational
- Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
- Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
- Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been on the brink of violence over the past two weeks.
PresidentJoseph Kabila's two-term and final mandate ended in mid-December, but he had announced he would stay in office and postponed elections. That led to violent confrontations between security forces and anti-government protesters and at least 40 people were killed in the unrest.
But after weeks of tense talks with the opposition, Kabila has agreed to step down by the end of 2017, under a last-minute deal.
If this deal, which is being backed by the country's influential Catholic church, holds, it will be the first peaceful transfer of power since DRC's independence in 1960.
So will a further crisis be averted in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Presenter: Richelle Carey
Guests:
Michael Amoah - Centre of African Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies
Matlotleng Matlou - Executive Director of ExcelsiorAfrika Consulting
Marie-Roger Biloa - Editor of AfricaInternational
- Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe
- Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish
- Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera
- Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/

This is the first episode of 'Invest DRC', a series that set out to explore the economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, potentially one of the world's richest countries but one with a troubled past. I worked on this as a SeniorProducer and scripted and voiced the packages in this episode.

This is the first episode of 'Invest DRC', a series that set out to explore the economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo, potentially one of the world's richest countries but one with a troubled past. I worked on this as a SeniorProducer and scripted and voiced the packages in this episode.

The Cure - On The Trail of Sleeping Sickness: Democratic Republic of Congo (SPECIAL)

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
In this special episode of The Cure, emergency medic Dr Javid Abdelmoneim travels deep into the Democratic...

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
In this special episode of The Cure, emergency medic Dr Javid Abdelmoneim travels deep into the Democratic Republic of Congo to see how clinicians from the international medical organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) are screening and treating patients in a bid to make elimination of the disease a reality.

Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe
In this special episode of The Cure, emergency medic Dr Javid Abdelmoneim travels deep into the Democratic Republic of Congo to see how clinicians from the international medical organisation Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) are screening and treating patients in a bid to make elimination of the disease a reality.

In 2007 when China'sEximBank unveiled a massive $6 billion mining deal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it completely rocked the normally-staid world of international development finance. The agreement, known as "The ChinaDeal" or Sicomines, was among the first of these huge Chinese infrastructure-for-resources deals that are now commonplace across Africa. Ten years ago, though, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were pretty much the only players that threw around that kind of cash in countries like the DRC. So when the Chinese came along with the Sicomines deal, many observers saw it as a direct challenge to the IMF's once unrivaled dominance of international development finance in places like the Congo. While a feared Chinese-IMF rivalry did not ultimately materialize, "The China Deal" did create a lot of problems. The IMF responded defensively, according to new research from Sino-Congolese scholar Dr. JohannaMalm at Roskilde University in Denmark. Fearing they might be pushed aside by the Chinese, the IMF opted to make it easier for the Congolese government to borrow yet more money, adding to Kinshasa's already dangerously-high debt load. Dr. Malm joins Eric & Cobus to discuss "The China Deal" and why the IMF's missteps in the Congo produced costly-consequences for an already financially-distressed government.

In 2007 when China'sEximBank unveiled a massive $6 billion mining deal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it completely rocked the normally-staid world of international development finance. The agreement, known as "The ChinaDeal" or Sicomines, was among the first of these huge Chinese infrastructure-for-resources deals that are now commonplace across Africa. Ten years ago, though, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were pretty much the only players that threw around that kind of cash in countries like the DRC. So when the Chinese came along with the Sicomines deal, many observers saw it as a direct challenge to the IMF's once unrivaled dominance of international development finance in places like the Congo. While a feared Chinese-IMF rivalry did not ultimately materialize, "The China Deal" did create a lot of problems. The IMF responded defensively, according to new research from Sino-Congolese scholar Dr. JohannaMalm at Roskilde University in Denmark. Fearing they might be pushed aside by the Chinese, the IMF opted to make it easier for the Congolese government to borrow yet more money, adding to Kinshasa's already dangerously-high debt load. Dr. Malm joins Eric & Cobus to discuss "The China Deal" and why the IMF's missteps in the Congo produced costly-consequences for an already financially-distressed government.

2017 How To Make Money In Superpower 2 - Republic Of The Congo

Let's see if I can pull the worst country in Superpower 2 out of debt ! In this video I explain how to fix the budgets and economies of 3rd world countries. ...

Let's see if I can pull the worst country in Superpower 2 out of debt ! In this video I explain how to fix the budgets and economies of 3rd world countries.
Here is the link to my basic guide about Superpower 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oe2pjQIRZE

Let's see if I can pull the worst country in Superpower 2 out of debt ! In this video I explain how to fix the budgets and economies of 3rd world countries.
Here is the link to my basic guide about Superpower 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oe2pjQIRZE

Geography Now! CONGO (Democratic republic)

Here we go! Our first set of twin countries. The CONGOS are here! Let's talk about the big guy first.
http://facebook.com/GeographyNowFanpage
http://instagram.com/GeographyNow_Official
http://twitter.com/GeographyNow
Become a patron! Donate anything and Get exclusive behind the scenes footage! All profits go towards helping my dad and his medical costs/ parent's living expenses since they are no longer working and need support.
http://patreon.com/GeographyNow

9:38

Democratic Republic of Congo

This topic describes the country of Democratic Republic of Congo.
This is a product of Me...

7 Facts about the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo (not to be confused with its smaller neighbour, the Republic of Congo) is the second largest country in Africa and the 11th largest in the world. Formerly known as Zaire or, before that, Belgian Congo, today it’s the largest Francophone nation, with more French speakers than France itself.
You can now support this channel via Patreon, by accessing the link bellow. Thank you!
https://www.patreon.com/7facts
Learn, Share, Subscribe
The African series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRSS8U_aviqtyOJOPSmcRlyd
The Oceanian series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRT-Yslq4Rpl_1bByPrZqYyM
The AmericanSeries:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRR8eYVQa9r_t3h4Tc2bmhsu
The Asian series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRRGIkTyr4u371Fx6e88Qx2N
The European Series:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbZJ71IJGFRTa_XMM9a4hDh2Yo9CsZzOR
Social Media:
https://twitter.com/Sebastian2Go
https://www.facebook.com/official7facts
------------------------------------------------
In this brief video you can find seven little known facts about the Democratic Republic of Congo.
1. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is the 2nd largest country in Africa and 11th largest in the world. At 2,344,858 square kilometers, the DRC covers a land area larger than the combined territories of Spain, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Lithuania.
2. With a population of over 80 million, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the 4th most-populated nation in Africa and the 18th most populated country in the world. The people represent over 200 ethnic groups, with nearly 250 languages and dialects spoken throughout the country. Kinshasa, the capital, is the largest French-speaking city in the world.
3. Despite being a poor and conflict-ridden country, the DRC boasts a space program. Privately financed by the Développement Tous Azimuts (DTA), with significant government support, the Troposphere rockets are expected to send cargo to outer space in the near future.
4. Kinshasa andBrazzaville in the next-door Republic of Congo are the closest capital cities in the world (with the exception of Vatican City and Rome). A bridge across the Congo River still needs to be constructed to connect the two political centers.
5. The great apes, such as the bonobos and the eastern lowland gorillas, can be found only in Congo. Along with the common chimpanzee, the bonobo is the closest extant relative to humans.
6. The DRC used to have a very strange form of currency, called the Katanga cross. The metal is made of copper and is shaped in the form of an X. The Katanga cross underwent a change of value from being owned by tribal chiefs, who used them for large transactions or rituals, to a more widespread use for purchasing perishable goods, although its main use was to bind marriages.
7. The DRC is among the most resource-rich countries on the planet, yet it continues to have an extremely poor population. Tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold have been dubbed “conflict minerals.” Armed groups use the profits from sales for campaigns of violence.
More Info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_Republic_of_the_Congo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troposphere_(rocket_family)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonobohttp://currencies.wikia.com/wiki/Katanga_cross
Music:
Teknoaxe – Cutting Through the Madness
https://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe
Images:
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c9/Dr_congo_in_au.png
http://kingofwallpapers.com/congo/congo-013.jpg
http://africa-facts.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/african-kids.jpg
https://childrenincrisis.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/jess.jpg
https://www.carbonbrief.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/launch-of-NOAA-17.jpg
https://images.vice.com/vice/images/articles/meta/2014/03/15/hows-the-congolese-space-program-doing-1413249485257.jpeg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,center&resize=1440:*
http://airlines-airports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Congo-Kinshasa.jpg
http://www.gtreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Kinshasa-Republic-Of-The-Congo-River-Crane-e1434104342420.jpg
http://www.slate.com/content/dam/slate/blogs/xx_factor/2016/09/14/why_do_we_idolize_chimps_when_we_could_be_imitating_feminist_bonobos/72408173-kinshasa-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-this-picture.jpg.CROP.promo-xlarge2.jpg
http://www.awf.org/sites/default/files/media/gallery/wildlife/Bonobo/620065_CYRIL%20RUOSO.jpg?itok=8W9zuAbi
http://www.amazigh.it/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/KGrHqZoQFIrli9M7zBSQe1diL2g60_571.jpg
https://www.sheridan-portraits.fr/collections/article-01/48-katanga-cross.JPG
http://blogs.yis.ac.jp/20kimk/files/2014/10/2234_1pngmining_025__1_-2mblv3n.jpg
http://interrete.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Conflict-Minerals-Rebels-and-Child-Soldiers-in-Congo-.jpg
Intro video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwZ0nbYy5To
Intro Creator:
DesignShowcase
https://www.youtube.com/hasanhalai123

5:03

Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an Inside Look | Short Film Showcase

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the...

Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an Inside Look | Short Film Showcase

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers David Mboussou and Juan Ignacio Davila.
David Mboussou: https://vimeo.com/davidmboussou
Juan Ignacio Davila: https://vimeo.com/dvljuan
➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
➡ Get More Short FilmShowcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase
About Short Film Showcase:
A curated collection of the most captivating documentary shorts from filmmakers around the world. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com
Get More National Geographic:
OfficialSite: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite
Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo
Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter
Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta
About National Geographic:
National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible.
Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an InsideLook | Short Film Showcase
https://youtu.be/wcy9zKjurvA
National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

38:02

Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of....

Conflict Minerals, Rebels and Child Soldiers in Congo

Warlords, soldiers, and child laborers all toil over a mineral you've never even heard of. Coltan is a conflict mineral in nearly every cell phone, laptop, and electronic device. It's also tied to the deaths of over 5 million people in Congo since 1990.
Hosted by AlisonSuroosh Alvi | Originally released in 2011 at http://vice.com
Click here to help: http://www.raisehopeforcongo.org/
Watch more VICE documentaries here: http://bit.ly/VICE-Presents
Subscribe for videos that are actually good: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE
Check out our full video catalog: http://www.youtube.com/user/vice/videos
Videos, daily editorial and more: http://vice.com
Like VICE on Facebook: http://fb.com/vice
Follow VICE on Twitter: http://twitter.com/vice
Read our tumblr: http://vicemag.tumblr.com

22:12

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Rape Problem

Rape City (2013): Examining the terrible rape problem that afflicts the Democratic Republi...

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Rape Problem

RapeCity (2013): Examining the terrible rape problem that afflicts the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)
At least 200,000 people have been raped in DRC since 1996. With devastating frankness National Army soldiers confess to raping women and children in the towns they were supposed to be protecting from rebels.
For downloads and more information visit: http://journey.webbler.co.uk/?lid=65206
"Raping gave us a lot of pleasure. When we rape we feel free", confesses a Congolese National Army soldier. He admits to raping 53 women and children, some as young as 5 years old. In this endemic cycle of violence, children born of rape are getting raped. According to Ida Sawyer from Human Rights Watch, the army commanders responsible for these horrific abuses are not brought to justice; instead they are often "rewarded and given positions of power and wealth". Efforts are being made to address this state of impunity; those in charge "must be pursued on a criminal level for these serious crimes", says the Military Prosecutor of North Kivu. But with the judicial system mostly fractured and forgotten, the only ones bearing the consequences are the victims. Their faith in the country has plummeted; as one victim says, "our army has looted and raped their own people. Our life in Congo has no meaning".
This report was made with the support of the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
Studio 9 Films - Ref. 5790
JourneymanPictures is your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today. We represent stories from the world's top producers, with brand new content coming in all the time. On our channel you'll find outstanding and controversial journalism covering any global subject you can imagine wanting to know about.

Congo, My Precious. The Curse of the coltan mines in Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa is one of the world’s most resource-rich countries. A wide range of rare minerals can be found here in abundance, all commanding high prices in world commodity markets. Diamonds for jewellery, tantalum, tungsten and gold for electronics; uranium used in power generation and weaponry and many others. Congo has copious deposits of raw materials that are in high demand internationally but remains one of the poorest countries in the world.
From colonisation, with the horrors of slavery and other atrocities, to a turbulent and equally brutal present in which militant groups control the mines, Congo’s richness in natural resources has brought nothing but misery. Referred to as “conflict minerals”, these riches leave only a trail of death, destruction and poverty.
Under Belgian rule, Congolese labourers were often required to meet quotas when mining different minerals. Failure could mean punishment by having a hand cut off with a machete. The country gained independence in 1960, but that didn’t put a stop to slave and child labour or to crimes being committed to extract and exploit the minerals. Warring militant fractions from inside the country and beyond seized control of mines for their own benefit while terrorising local populations.
For our translator, Bernard Kalume Buleri, his country’s history of turmoil is very personal; like most Congolese people, he and his family fell victim to the unending mineral based power struggle. Born in the year of his country’s independence, he has lived through war and seen his homeland torn apart by violent looting and greed. His story is a damning testament, illustrating how nature’s bounty, instead of being a blessing, becomes a deadly curse.
Watch more https://rtd.rt.com/tags/illegal-mining/
SUBSCRIBE TO RTDChannel to get documentaries firsthand! http://bit.ly/1MgFbVy
FOLLOW US
RTD WEBSITE: https://RTD.rt.com/
RTD ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RT_DOC
RTD ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/RTDocumentary
RTD ON DAILYMOTION http://www.dailymotion.com/rt_doc
RTD ON INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/rtd_documentary_channel/
RTD LIVE https://rtd.rt.com/on-air/

9:13

Kinshasa,the capital city of the DRCongo

Tourism hotspot, Kinshasa is not only the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it ...

Kinshasa,the capital city of the DRCongo

Tourism hotspot, Kinshasa is not only the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is also and above all an authentic and vibrant town constantly changing. Find all the latest changes made by actors in the public and private sectors.

12:57

Congo and Africa's World War: Crash Course World History 221

In which John Green teaches you about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which used to ...

Videographic: A short, recent history of Congo

An animated videographic mapping the war in Congo: mineral wealth, militias and an epic march
Subscribe NOW to The Economist: http://econ.st/1Fsu2Vj
Get more The Economist
Follow us: https://twitter.com/TheEconomist
Like us: https://www.facebook.com/TheEconomist
View photos: https://instagram.com/theeconomist/
The Economist videos give authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science, technology and the connections between them.

25:01

Inside Story - Is the DR Congo on the brink of collapse?

The UN is directing blame towards government leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo (...

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Life in Limbo

The front lines of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo shift frequently and innocent civilians are often caught up in the violence. Fatuma Kapuweli is one of the more than 370,000 Congolese forced to flee in North Kivu province since January. Hers is a daily struggle to keep her children fed and out of danger.

Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an Inside Look | Short Film Showcase

Experience the sights and sounds of the Congo with local Brice Djamboult. Meet some of the country's four million residents in this poetic short from filmmakers David Mboussou and Juan Ignacio Davila.
David Mboussou: https://vimeo.com/davidmboussou
Juan Ignacio Davila: https://vimeo.com/dvljuan
➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
➡ Get More Short FilmShowcase: http://bit.ly/ShortFilmShowcase
About Short Film Showcase:
A curated collection of the most captivating documentary shorts from filmmakers around the world. Know of a great short film that should be part of our Showcase? Email sfs@natgeo.com to submit a video for consideration. See more from National Geographic's Short Film Showcase at http://documentary.com
Get More National Geographic:
OfficialSite: http://bit.ly/NatGeoOfficialSite
Facebook: http://bit.ly/FBNatGeo
Twitter: http://bit.ly/NatGeoTwitter
Instagram: http://bit.ly/NatGeoInsta
About National Geographic:
National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible.
Republic of the Congo: Local Guide Gives You an InsideLook | Short Film Showcase
https://youtu.be/wcy9zKjurvA
National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/natgeo

8:59

Driving through the Republic of Congo

After finally receiving my scooter in Franceville, Gabon I made the trip towards the Congo...

Driving through the Republic of Congo

After finally receiving my scooter in Franceville, Gabon I made the trip towards the Congo. But again, it wasn't without any lack of drama. I had two flat tires before I even made it to the border. I was planning on hitting the sand road of the Congo by about 8am, but with the flats, and the fact I was in the middle of nowhere, I didn't hit the sand until about 1030.
The sand road in the Congo was absolutely grueling. There were so many times driving the road towards Oyo that I just about quit and set up at the side of the road to sleep for the night. Following the sand day I crashed at the house of a Lebanese expat for the night and pushed on to Brazzaville.
Two days later, and I arrive at the outskirts of Brazzaville, Congo. But my visa expires today, so what will I do? Stay tuned.
For travel articles and photography visit my blog http://www.brendansadventures.com and my travel magazine http://www.vagabundomagazine.com

7:15

25 Most Dangerous Places To Visit As A Tourist

While some places are on this list due to armed conflicts and violence, other places are o...

Crossing Congo

It is a deep dive into the heartland of Africa, into the mysterious Democratic Republic of Congo. A dream of many backpackers and often cited as a dangerous country to travel. Moving from A to B in the DRC is an adventure for outsiders and still challenge for locals and not everything is true about what comes into your mind for Congo. Yes, it still struggles for peace in its eastern region. The UN and other organizations trying to stabilize and support the country and as many refugees from other countries flood over the border, it is a challenge to be faced here. Despite all these efforts, for me Congo resembles still an authentic and real Africa off the beaten track. Rarely a visitor crosses into the DRC and while in Congo for little bit over three weeks, I only met two other travelers - excluding two fellow travelers I met just at the start of my journey.
Finding sights on a map of this huge country is a challenge, but reaching them is even harder. My adventure begins along the border to Rwanda, climbing an active volcano and with a visit to the famous mountain gorillas in the Virunga National Park. Continuing in Kisangani, the "touristy" sights almost vanish and a historical-shaded drift on the Congo River begins. Following the call of the jungle, I leave the river and take a hard daytrip over the washed-away infrastructure of the north-western Congo. While a boat ride may take a couple of more days, maybe even weeks, I head to Mbandaka by plane before finishing the journey in Kinshasa, the shiny, even too shiny, capital of the DRC.
Follow the full journey on http://www.followtheshadow.de
English:
Part 1 – Heartland: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-heartland/
Part 2 – The East: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-the-east/
Part 3 – GlowingEarth: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-glowing-earth/
Part 4 – MajesticGorillas: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-majestic-gorillas/
Part 5 – The FlyingWhistle: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-flying-whistle/
Part 6 – The Stream: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-the-stream/
Part 7 – JungleBumps: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-jungle-bumps/
Part 8 – EquatorRocks: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-equator-rocks/
Part 9 – Capital Walks: http://www.followtheshadow.de/crossing-congo-capital-walks
German:
Nyiragongo – Blick über den Kraterrand: http://www.followtheshadow.de/nyiragongo-blick-uber-den-kraterrand/
Berggorillas – Bewegende Begegnungen: http://www.followtheshadow.de/berggorillas-bewegende-begegnungen/
Bootsfahrt auf dem Kongo: http://www.followtheshadow.de/bootsfahrt-auf-dem-kongo/
Nordkongo: Die Karawane zieht weiter: http://www.followtheshadow.de/nordkongo-die-karawane-zieht-weiter/
Mbandaka und Kinshasa: Kongo zum Wohlfühlen: http://www.followtheshadow.de/mbandaka-und-kinshasa/
You want to know how expensive the Congo is to travel:
http://www.followtheshadow.de/wie-teuer-ist-die-welt-dr-kongo/
Also enjoy the multimedia documentary on TravelEpisodes:
DE: http://www.travelepisodes.com/reise/crossing-congo/
EN: http://en.travelepisodes.com/journey/crossing-congo/

9:13

Kinshasa,the capital city of the DRCongo

Tourism hotspot, Kinshasa is not only the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it ...

Kinshasa,the capital city of the DRCongo

Tourism hotspot, Kinshasa is not only the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is also and above all an authentic and vibrant town constantly changing. Find all the latest changes made by actors in the public and private sectors.

INFORMUCATE TRAVEL GUIDE: DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

http://www.informucate.com/fast-fact-videos/travel
Informucate Travel Guides give you the fast facts on the world’s most visited countries, cities, and tourist attractions. Start planning you next trip today: http://www.informucate.com/fast-fact-videos/travel
Is there a destination or attraction you want us to cover? Found a mistake? Send us a message on Facebook or Tweet us
https://www.facebook.com/informucate
https://twitter.com/informucate